Flowers Foods Inc (FLO)
Operating profit margin
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Oct 7, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jul 15, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Apr 22, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Oct 8, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Apr 23, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Oct 9, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | ||
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| Operating income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 348,292 | 343,326 | 193,798 | 39,237 | 26,243 | 58,410 | 211,527 | 364,644 | 340,184 | 307,081 | 268,764 | 246,691 | 294,572 | 362,288 | 360,608 | 341,030 | 281,172 | 231,926 | 252,076 | 315,070 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 5,103,480 | 5,121,390 | 5,130,090 | 5,104,370 | 4,755,600 | 4,854,620 | 5,189,850 | 5,525,080 | 5,379,700 | 5,309,820 | 4,933,500 | 4,528,060 | 4,881,320 | 5,159,080 | 4,984,400 | 4,883,150 | 4,475,020 | 4,056,400 | 4,090,220 | 4,364,590 |
| Operating profit margin | 6.82% | 6.70% | 3.78% | 0.77% | 0.55% | 1.20% | 4.08% | 6.60% | 6.32% | 5.78% | 5.45% | 5.45% | 6.03% | 7.02% | 7.23% | 6.98% | 6.28% | 5.72% | 6.16% | 7.22% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $348,292K ÷ $5,103,480K
= 6.82%
The operating profit margin of Flowers Foods Inc has exhibited fluctuations over the period analyzed. Starting at 7.22% on September 30, 2021, the margin decreased to 5.45% by December 31, 2022, before showing a slight improvement to 6.32% by June 30, 2023. However, a decline followed, with the margin dropping to 1.20% by October 7, 2023, and further down to 0.55% by the end of December 31, 2023. This downward trend continued into the first quarter of 2024, with an operating profit margin of 0.77% on March 31, 2024.
This situation changed for the better from June 30, 2024, when the operating profit margin increased to 3.78%. The trend improved markedly in the subsequent quarters, reaching 6.82% by the end of December 31, 2024. Notably, there were fluctuations in the margin throughout the period, indicating potential challenges or changes in the company's operations. The varying margins suggest that Flowers Foods Inc may have experienced shifts in revenue, costs, or operational efficiencies during this time frame. It would be essential for stakeholders to further investigate the factors driving these fluctuations to assess the company's financial performance and sustainability.
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Dec 31, 2024